A RISE IN DRUG STORE CLOSINGS

THE RISE IN DRUG STORE CLOSINGS

By: Derek Varsalona

Another one bites the dust as a result of health care reform.  Several drugstores are closing.  I predict that is a direct result of health care reform.  Just like the Democrats want to nationalize the health care industry it would be beneficial to them if the drug stores became nationalized.  This is socialism at work.  I predict that in a few years or even give it six months many drug stores will close and President Biden will act to nationalize the drug stores under a socialist model of government control.

As of right now, CVS plans to close at least 900 stores, Rite Aid is planning to close 500 stores, and Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. This means the crisis in health care has begun. As we all know, the government reacts to a crisis. Instead of fixing the problem, Biden is going to become the problem by nationalizing the drug stores in a socialist model. 

The drug stores say the reimbursement rate is down. Who did that? It was the Biden government. Watch for the hospitals and then the doctors to be nationalized soon. This is life under Obama Care. As always, comments are accepted.

Drug stores are closing
Image: Newsweek.com
January 20, 2024

Source: Nat Meyershon. " Why Your Drug Store is Closing?" CNN.com Washington, DC: Wednesday, October 16, 2024.https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/16/business/walgreens-cvs-store-closures/index.html

NORTH KOREA BLOWS UP RAIL LINE

NORTH KOREA ACT OF WAR

By: Derek Varsalona

This week, North Korea blew up the inter-Korea Rail lines connecting North Korea and South Korea.  This was an act of war by North Korea and I am sure President Biden and the international community is going to have a response to this.  However, the correct response is to negotiate with North Korea and with the help of the United Nations.  War should be a last resort and America should not involve itself in the protection of South Korea. 

In an act of war, North Korea blew up the rail line connection of South Korea and North Korea.  This is an act of war.  But America should not get involved in the business of North Korea and South Korea.  Has America learned anything from their wars in Afghanistan and Iraq occupation?  I do not think America has learned from its involvement in those wars.  Also, sticking our nose into other countries' affairs and our unwavering support of Israel is what caused September 11, 2001.

The way to deal with North Korea is to let them have a two-state system.  America should only take on North Korea if provoked.  As of right now that is not happening and Biden and Harris should stay out of North Korea and South Korea. As always comments are accepted.

North Korea Blows up Rail Line
Image: Reuters.com
October 15, 2024
South Korea Defense Ministry

Source: Reuters.com " North Korea Blows up Inter Korea Road and Rail Near Border." Seoul: Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korea-blows-up-parts-inter-korean-road-south-says-rcna175425

TRUMP CALLS FOR ANOTHER INSURRECTION

TRUMP CALLS FOR ANOTHER INSURRECTION

By: Derek Varsalona

Watch out America.  If President Trump does not get his way in winning the election he is going to call for another January 6th insurrection.  This time I do think heads are going to be cracked and more people are going to lose their lives.  President Trump is calling for the military to stage a coup date and overthrow the rightfully elected government if he does not get his way.

This is very concerning to me.  Watching this might mean that if President Trump does win the election he is going to abolish the two-term presidency I think,  He is going to try and change the constitution to fit his narrative that is if Republicans control the Congress.

I am not saying that we can't have this.  What I am saying is that President Trump still wrongly believes that he won the election and the election was stolen.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  I am upset that President Trump lost the election.  But let us face it he lost the election it was not stolen from him.  He should not lead an insurrection again to overthrow the government if he does lose. 

I do agree with him that the Democrats are the enemy within the government.  That is because not many Democrats believe in Democracy they believe in socialism.  

Needless to say, if that is what the people want it is going to be a deplorable road to go down since Kamala Harris is a socialist.  

America has a choice to make. Freedom with Trump or socialism with Harris.  However, the losing candidate should not try to overthrow the government violently. We overthrow a government peacefully every time we fire the incumbent in America.  Let ads overthrow our government with free and fair elections, not with violence.  As always comments accepted.

Trump calls for another insurrection

Source: Rob Trait. " Trump Sparks Outrage After Calling Army to Handle Enemies on Election Day." The Guardian.com Washington, DC: Monday, October 14, 2024.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/14/trump-military-enemy-within-armed-forces-election-day

PRESIDENT BIDEN LIBERATES DISASTER RECOVERY

PRESIDENT BIDEN TAKES A LIBERTARIAN APPROACH TO RECOVERY

By: Derek Varsalona

I applaud President Biden for taking a Libertarian approach to the storm funding.  President Biden is dishing out the storm funding to the local states that have been hit by the hurricane.  But he is letting the local states take control of their funding and direction of the resources which I have been calling for, for a long time.  Each locality knows how to best handle the money according to its specific needs.  I applaud President Biden for letting each locality direct the funding as they see fit.

President Biden released the monies available for federal funding in the disaster zones.  But was this money requested each state or was it thrust upon by the federal government?

To get the disaster funding for an individual one might choose to apply for disaster relief funding.  Currently, there is $86 million in federal aid going out to the states and individuals.  So apply early if you need funding.  It is great that the states and the individuals can choose to apply for funding if needed and it is not being thrust upon them by the federal government.

It is great that the governors of the affected area called up the National Guard to help out with the disaster area.  I understand that the National Guard is sometimes sent to war.  The National Guard is supposed to defend the border and defend the homeland.  Their services should be used here instead of overseas.

I am happy to see that volunteer efforts like the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity are helping with the recovery efforts.  The more charities that are involved in helping with recovery efforts the less one would need to rely on the federal government and the Biden administration for help.

It is great that HUD is helping with the recovery efforts.  Finally, it seems like the government is off to the right start on funding the recovery effort.  As always comments accepted.

Disaster Recovery
Image: Vox.com
October 8, 2024
Mario Tuma

Source: President Joseph R. Biden. " Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Continues Recovery Efforts in North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene." Whitehouse.gov: October 13, 2024. 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/13/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-continues-recovery-efforts-in-north-carolina-following-hurricane-helene/

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS IS HEALTHY ENOUGH TO SERVE

VICE PRESIDENT HARRIS IS HEALTHY ENOUGH TO SERVE

by: Derek Varsalona

Great news for Vice President Kamala Harris.  She is healthy enough physically to serve as commander-in-chief. Mentally in my book is another story.  Some Conservatives think that Liberalism is a mental disorder.  But Vice President Kamala Harris is not a Liberal she is a full-blooded socialist.

The thing that concerns me is that her physical was conducted in April of 2024.  Why is this being released to the world, media, and bloggers in late October? Have they had time to change the report to make a more positive point of view and make Vice President Kamala Harris look good enough to serve?  

Vice President Kamala Harris has seasonal allergies and urticaria. She is 59 years old.  However, some Conservatives think that Liberalism is a disease.  The fact of the matter is that Vice President Harris is not a Liberal by the long shot.  She is a full-fledged socialist.  I am more concerned with her mental state and he loving socialism than I am concerned with her physical elements. 

Vice President Harris wears corrective lenses, and contacts to see better.  But she can't see that her policies will kill America as we know it instituting socialism.

Another big concern at the age of 59 is that she has a predisposition to Colon Cancer as it runs in her family.  As always comments accepted.

Kamala Harris
Glamour.com
Stacey Leasca
August 22, 2024

Source: Joshua R. Simmons, M.D. FAAEM. " Health Statement of Kamala Harris."  Whitehouse.gov Washington, DC: October 12, 2024.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VP-Harris-Health-Summary.pdf

METEROLOGIST DO NOT CONTROL THE WEATHER

DEATH THREATS FOR METEOROLOGISTS ARE UNFAIR

By: Derek VArsalona

First, it was Hurricane Milton that came for people's lives.  Then the conspiracy theories happened.  Now, the meteorologists have to worry about their lives since they are under attack by conspiracy theorists that they caused the hurricane.

No one should have to fear for their lives when they are just trying to do their job.  I just found out that being a meteorologist was a dangerous job unless they were in the field covering a natural disaster.  I never thought a meteorologist would get a death threat for trying to control the weather.  Meteorologists report the weather they do not control it, only God Controls the weather.

The fact is that climate change is occurring.  Yes, meteorologists are part of the media and the media pushes a narrative.  The more storm coverage that they have the higher the ratings and they can push a climate change agenda.  That means the journalists control the information put out to the public.  By no means does that mean the journalists are controlling the weather.

Journalists should not have to risk their lives to fight off conspiracy theorists.  A meteorologist only reports and tracks the weather.  They do not control the weather.  They are not causing climate change any less than everyone is contributing to climate change.  As always comments are accepted.

Weatherman does not control the weather
Image : Navy Captian H.T. Orville
"Weather Made to Order"
Colliers
May 28, 1954

Source: The Guardian. " US Meteorologist Face Death Threats as Hurricane Conspiracies Surge." Washington, DC: October 11, 2024. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/11/meteorologists-death-threats-hurricane-conspiracies-misinformation

CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSED DESTRUCTION OF HURRICANE MILTON

HURRICANE MILTON LEAVES DESTRUCTION

By: Derek Varsalona

Hurricane Milton has led to destruction in Florida.  Anyone who thinks that Climate Change is a hoax is leaving their head in the sand.  The fact of the matter is that these storms are getting more destructive as we speak.  The fact of the matter is that both Conservative and Liberal officials warned people ahead of time of the possible threat.  It is a personal choice to ride out the storm and in this case, that choice was deadly.

Hurricane Milton tor across Florida.  The people who do not believe in climate change are the ones that are the losers in this situation.  Climate change is real and is the reason that Hurricane Milton is so destructive.  But Florida is not out of the woods yet.  I hear that another storm is on the path just when Florida is trying to recover.  It is going to take years fro Florida to recover and they are going to lose their tourism dollars. 

Loss of homes and other buildings occur in Hurricane Milton Wake.  After repeated attempts by Governor DeSantis and others to get people out the people stayed.  Yes, the ones that stayed back most likely died. Tropicana Field is damaged.  A crane collapsed in the Tampa Bay Times office. 

These are the effects of climate change.  The naysayers are living in a fairy tale world most likely Disney World.  As always comments are accepted.

Hurricane Milton hits Disney World

Source: John Bacon. " Hurricane Milton Leaves Destruction Across Storm Weary Florida." USAToday.com Miami: Thursday, October 10, 2024.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-live-updates-florida-aftermath-thursday/75599239007/